Inside Sales Representative (USABlueBook) - Remote
Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
You'd be the owner of a portfolio of water and wastewater customers. What does being the business owner of a book of accounts mean to you?
What they are checking: Whether they think like an owner, planning growth and retention, rather than just answering incoming calls.
Tell me about a time you found a new sales opportunity inside an existing account.
What they are checking: Whether they listen for needs and can turn them into new business.
The remote schedule is 7 or 8 AM Monday through Friday. What does your home setup and routine look like?
What they are checking: Whether they have a workable remote setup and the discipline to keep a steady schedule.
Tell me about a time you lost a sale. What did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they reflect on losses and adjust, which separates growing reps from stuck ones.
Why does working in water and wastewater supply interest you?
What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in serving operators, since the company was founded by and for them.
What would you do
A customer you've never spoken to hasn't ordered in six months. How do you approach them?
What they are checking: Whether they reach out with curiosity and value rather than a hard sales pitch.
How do you handle an order request that comes through an outside salesperson?
What they are checking: Whether they coordinate well with field reps and keep the customer experience smooth.
A customer wants a discount you can't give. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they protect margin while finding other ways to add value for the customer.
About the work
Walk me through how you'd plan your calls and emails for a week.
What they are checking: Whether they have a system for covering accounts and prospecting instead of reacting to whatever comes in.
How do you use Excel or a CRM to track your sales and spot trends in your accounts?
What they are checking: Whether they can use data to find which customers to focus on, not just log calls.
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